4 Days Tanzania: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Adventure

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Nestled beneath the towering Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the Great Rift Valley, Arusha enjoys a temperate climate, making it an ideal starting point for your safari journey. Your accommodation is booked on a Bed and Breakfast basis, allowing you to relax and unwind after your travels.

After breakfast, you’ll be picked up at 07:30 AM and set off for Tarangire National Park, located 120 km away. The park spans 2,850 square kilometers and is known for its incredible wildlife concentration. Upon arrival, start your adventure with an exciting game drive, followed by a picnic lunch in the park. Spend the afternoon exploring this remarkable ecosystem, home to lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, zebras, oryx, and more. Tarangire is especially famous for its unique dry-country antelope like the fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk. For birdwatching enthusiasts, the park boasts 550 bird species, including the dazzling yellow-collared lovebird and Kori bustard, the heaviest flying bird. As the day winds down, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a well-deserved overnight stay.

Following an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where a half-day game drive awaits in the Ngorongoro Crater. Known for being one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhino, the crater is also home to the iconic black-maned lions, as well as cheetahs, hyenas, and a variety of antelope species. The crater floor is a haven for water birds and flamingos, creating a vibrant atmosphere. After your exploration, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out from your accommodation and head towards Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s smaller parks covering 330 square kilometers, 200 of which is covered by the lake. The park is famous for its large herds of elephants, buffaloes, and troops of baboons. It’s also a great place to spot the tree-climbing lions, a rare and fascinating sight. With over 400 species of birds, the park offers fantastic birdwatching opportunities. After enjoying your final wildlife experience in Tanzania, you’ll be driven back to Arusha, where you will be transferred to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey.